Laptop Sleeve Apparatus

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeve or pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, or other cutout. Specifically, the invention relates to sleeve that can be reversibly affixed to the palm rest of a laptop computer.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeveor pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, cheatsheet for program short-cut keys, or other item. Specifically, theinvention relates to sleeve that can be reversibly affixed to the palmrest of a laptop computer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Laptop users often look for ways to customize the look of the computer.Furthermore, laptop users frequently desire to attach a note, picture,or other information to their laptop, so that they may refer to it whilethey use their laptop. While many options exist for attaching an item toa laptop, there are few specifically adapted products. Additionally,many of the currently available options involve using adhesives thatleave behind a sticky residue when the item is removed.

Therefore, there is a need in the art for a laptop sleeve apparatus thatcan reversibly attach to a surface of a laptop without leaving behind anadhesive residue or otherwise cause damage to the laptop and whenattached to the laptop be used to store or otherwise secure items on asurface of the laptop. These and other features and advantages of thepresent invention will be explained and will become obvious to oneskilled in the art through the summary of the invention that follows.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a laptop sleeve that is configured toreversibly attach to the palm rest of a laptop computer and hold apicture, reminder, or other item. In certain embodiments, the laptopsleeve may be reusable or repositionable. In other embodiments, thelaptop sleeve may be configured to attach to other areas of a laptopcomputer other than the palm rest area.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, laptop sleeveapparatus, comprising: one or more storage sleeves, including one ormore front walls and a rear wall, wherein the one or more front wallsand the rear wall are sealed on three edges to form the one or morestorage sleeves, wherein the rear wall further comprises an adhesiveportion on the outer side of the rear wall; and a tracing template,wherein the tracing template is of the same dimensions as the interiorof the one or more storage sleeves.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the one or morestorage sleeves are formed by welding the one or more front walls andthe rear wall along three edges to form a pocket with an opening on oneend.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the one or morestorage sleeves are formed by affixing a premade storage sleeve to therear wall.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of two sheets of material.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of one sheet of material.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of a clear plastic.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of a transparent plastic.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the front wall ofthe storage sleeve further includes a finger cutout.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall isdie cut.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall isconfigured to provide a customized fit for a particular model of laptop.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall isfurther comprised of one or more laptop component cutouts selected froma group of laptop component cutouts comprising track pad cutouts,keyboard cutouts, and speaker cutouts.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the one or morelaptop component cutouts are further configured as an alignment means.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall isfurther comprised of one or more linking elements configured to connectsaid one more or more storage sleeves.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall isfurther configured with a track pad protector.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the adhesiveportion of the rear wall is a non-permanent adhesive.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the adhesiveportion of the rear wall is a permanent adhesive.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tracingtemplate is comprised of a clear plastic.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tracingtemplate is comprised of a transparent plastic.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tracingtemplate further includes a printed grid system.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tracingtemplate further includes measurement marks.

The foregoing summary of the present invention with the preferredembodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.It should be understood and obvious to one skilled in the art that theembodiments of the invention thus described may be further modifiedwithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of a laptop sleeve apparatus in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a laptop sleeve apparatus configured froma front wall and a die cut rear wall in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus with apeel-off adhesive protective cover in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 5 is perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a top view of a laptop sleeve apparatus in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus configuredfrom two pieces of material in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus configuredfrom one piece of material in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a laptop sleeve apparatus in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 10 is an illustration of a tracing template in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeveor pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, orother cutout. Specifically, the invention relates to sleeve that can bereversibly affixed to the palm rest of a laptop computer.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus is configured as a pocket or pouch that reversibly attaches tothe palm rest of a laptop computer in order to hold a note, picture, orother similar item. In a preferred embodiment, the laptop sleeveapparatus is clear or otherwise transparent and includes an adhesivethat allows the laptop sleeve apparatus to be secured to a surface ofthe laptop. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that thelaptop sleeve apparatus could be useful in a number of configurations,and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use withany configuration.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a laptopsleeve apparatus may have a supplemental function as a protective coverfor the laptop. In a preferred embodiment, the laptop sleeve apparatusmay cover exposed portions of the laptop, including, but not limited to,the palm rest and the track pad. In the preferred embodiment, the laptopsleeve will protect the laptop from the oils produced by the skin, aswell as dust and other dirt and grime that can collect on and causedamage to the surfaces of the laptop. One of ordinary skill in the artwould appreciate that a laptop sleeve apparatus would offer manyprotective advantages, and embodiments of the present invention arecontemplated for use with any such protective advantage.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a laptopsleeve apparatus is comprised of a storage sleeve and a tracingtemplate. In alternate embodiments, the laptop sleeve apparatus maycomprise fewer or additional components. One of ordinary skill in theart would appreciate that a laptop sleeve apparatus could be configuredwith a variety of components and embodiment of the present invention arecontemplated for use with any such component.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus includes a storage sleeve. In a preferred embodiment, thestorage sleeve is comprised of a separate rectangular front wall and arectangular rear wall. In the preferred embodiment, the front wall iswelded to the rear wall at three edges in order to form a pocket orpouch that is open at one side. In alternate embodiments, the storagesleeve is formed by sealing the front wall with the rear wall at threeedges through any suitable process. In a second alternate embodiment,the storage sleeve is comprised of a single rectangular piece ofmaterial. In the second alternate embodiment, the single piece ofmaterial is folded in half at one edge to from a front and rear wall.The front and rear wall are then sealed on two of the remaining edges inorder to form a pocket or pouch that is open at one side, with thefolded edge and two sealed edges forming the closed sides of the storagesleeve. One of ordinary skill in the art would realize that a storagesleeve could be formed with a variety of methods and shapes, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with anysuch method or shape.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of a front wall. In a preferred embodiment, the front wallis largely rectangular in shape. The preferred embodiment may alsoinclude a semi-circular cutout at one end of the front wall. In apreferred embodiment, the semi-circular cutout will be located on thefront wall at the opening to the storage sleeve. The cutout would allowfor easier removal of the item that is being held inside the storagesleeve. One or ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that the frontwall could be fabricated in any number of configurations, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with anysuch configuration.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis comprised of a rear wall. In a preferred embodiment, the rear wall isa die cut piece of material of any variety of shapes. In the preferredembodiment, the rear wall is die cut to specifically fit a particularmodel of laptop. By using a die cut to create the shape of the rearwall, the rear wall can be customized to take into account a variety offactors including, but not limited to, the size of the laptop, the sizeof the palm rest, a cutout for a track pad, a cutout for a keyboard, anda cutout for speakers. The preferred embodiment of the rear wall furtherincludes an adhesive portion on the side of the rear wall that will makecontact with the laptop. The adhesive portion is used to secure thelaptop sleeve apparatus to a surface. In an alternate embodiment, therear wall is of a generic shape and configured to fit any typicallaptop. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that the rearwall could be designed in a number of configurations, and embodiments ofthe present invention are contemplated for use with any suchconfiguration.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rearwall is a die cut piece of material. Using a die cut piece of materialfor the rear wall is advantageous for numerous reasons, mainly that therear wall can be customized to perfectly fit any number of computermodels. Additionally, die cutting the rear wall allows for certainfeatures of a laptop computer to be accounted for in the design of therear wall, including, but not limited to, cutouts for keyboards, trackpads, and speakers. Incorporating cutouts and other specific featuresinto the rear wall has additional advantages beyond a customized fit. Asan illustrative example, a rear wall of a customized size and withcustom cutouts for a particular model of laptop is more easily alignedand affixed to the surface of the laptop. This is because the customizednature of the die cut rear wall allows a user to use features and marksof the laptop as an alignment means to more accurately position the rearwall on the laptop. This is opposed to a generic laptop sleeve apparatuswhich is more difficult to align neatly as it does not have a customizedor particular fit.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rearwall is configured with cutouts for various features of the laptop. In apreferred embodiment, the rear wall of the laptop is configured with acutout for a track pad. In the preferred embodiment, the cutout for thetrack pad creates a laptop sleeve apparatus where two storage sleevesare joined with a linking element. The linking element is formed in thedie cutting process from material that remains after the cutout iscreated. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate there arenumerous possibly configurations for a die cut rear wall of a laptopsleeve apparatus, and embodiments of the present invention arecontemplated for use with any such configuration.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus includes one or more storage sleeves. In a preferredembodiment, the laptop sleeve apparatus includes two or more storagesleeves. In the preferred embodiment, the laptop sleeve apparatus iscomprised of a rear wall that is die cut to cut fit the dimensions apalm rest of a laptop computer, including a cut out for the track pad ofa laptop. The preferred embodiment of the laptop sleeve apparatus isfurther comprised of one front wall for each storage sleeve, with eachfront wall being welded with the rear wall at three edges in order toform a pocket or pouch that is open at one side. In alternateembodiments, the laptop sleeve apparatus may be die cut to fit alternateareas of a laptop computer, including around the keyboard. In certainembodiments, the laptop sleeve apparatus may be configured without atrack pad cutout and instead be configured with a protective cover forthe track pad of the laptop. In the alternate embodiment, the rear wallof the laptop sleeve apparatus would be die cut to fit over both thepalm rest area and the track pad of the laptop. One of ordinary skill inthe art would appreciate that there are numerous suitable configurationsfor a laptop sleeve apparatus, and embodiments of the present inventionare contemplated for use with any such configuration.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus is comprised of one or more storage sleeves. In preferredembodiment, a storage sleeve is formed by welding or otherwise sealing arectangular front wall with a die cut rear wall along three edges inorder to form a pocket or pouch that is open at one end. In thepreferred embodiment, the die cut rear wall is customized to preciselyfit a specific model of laptop, including cutouts for certain functionalfeatures of the laptop. In an alternate embodiment, a premade storagesleeve is affixed to the die cut rear wall. In the alternate embodiment,the premade storage sleeve is comprised of a rectangular front andrectangular rear wall that are welded or otherwise sealed along threeedges in order to form the premade storage sleeve. The rear wall of thepremade storage sleeve is then affixed to the die cut rear wall. One ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are numerousconfigurations and methods for assembling a laptop sleeve apparatus, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with andsuch configuration or assembly method.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus is comprised of two or more storage sleeves. In a preferredembodiment, the storage sleeves are formed by sealing a front wall and arear wall along three edges to form an opening at one end. In thepreferred embodiment, the rear wall is a die cut to perfectly fit aparticular model of laptop and one or more front walls are fused to therear wall. In an alternate embodiment, the storage sleeve is formed froma single front wall and a single rear wall. In the alternate embodiment,the storage sleeve is formed by fusing the front wall and rear wall atthree sides to form an opening on the forth side. The entire storagesleeve is then attached to a die cut cover that is customized to fit aparticular model of laptop.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis made of a clear or otherwise transparent material. In a preferredembodiment, the storage sleeve is made from a clear or transparentpolyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. In alternate embodiments, the storagesleeve is made from any suitable transparent material. One of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate that the storage sleeve could beconfigured from many different materials, and embodiments of the presentinvention are contemplated for use with any such material.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rearwall of the laptop sleeve apparatus is configured as a solid piece ofmaterial, without any cutouts for additional components of the laptop.In a preferred embodiment, the rear wall is configured to additionallyfunction as a protective cover for the track pad. In the preferredembodiment, the rear wall is made from a plastic material, similar tothat of a smartphone screen cover, which allows for user inputs to besensed and tracked through the material covering the track pad. One ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are many materialsthat could be used for a rear wall with an integrated track padprotector, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated foruse with any such material.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveis rectangular in shape. In a preferred embodiment, the storage sleeveis approximately three inches wide by five inches long. In alternateembodiments, the storage sleeve is sized to fit the dimensions of thepalm rest of a laptop computer. In embodiments with two or more storagesleeves, each sleeve may be of a different size and vary in relation tothe specific model of laptop. On of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate that the storage sleeve could be configured in many shapesand sizes, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated foruse with any such shape or size of storage sleeve.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage sleeveof the laptop sleeve apparatus is configured with an opening at one end.In a preferred embodiment, the opening of the storage sleeve isconfigured to open on a side edge. In alternate embodiments, the openingof the storage sleeve is configured to open on the top edge or thebottom edge. In a preferred embodiment of the laptop sleeve apparatuswith two storage sleeves, the storage sleeves are both configured toopen on the outside edges of the laptop sleeve apparatus. In thepreferred embodiment, the user will insert and remove items at or nearthe side edges of the body of the laptop. In an alternate embodiment ofthe laptop sleeve apparatus with two storage sleeves, the storagesleeves are both configured to open at the side of the storage sleevetowards the center of the laptop sleeve apparatus. In further alternateembodiments of the laptop sleeve apparatus with two storage sleeves, thestorage sleeves may be configured to open at the top or bottom edge ofthe laptop sleeve apparatus. In such embodiments, items would beinserted and removed near the keyboard of the laptop or at the bottomedge of the body of the laptop, respectively. One of ordinary skill inthe art would appreciate that an opening could be configured on anyedge, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated forcreating an opening on any such edge.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus has two storage sleeves. In a preferred embodiment, both ofthe storage sleeves are open on corresponding edges. As an illustrativeexample, both of the storage sleeves will open either on the side edge,top edge, bottom edge, or towards the middle of the laptop sleeveapparatus. In an alternate embodiment, the storage sleeves may open onnon-corresponding edges. As an illustrative example, one storage sleevemay open on the top edge of the laptop sleeve apparatus and the other ona side edge of the laptop sleeve apparatus. One of ordinary skill in theart would appreciate that the opening for the storage sleeves could havea variety of arrangements, and embodiments of the present invention arecontemplated for use with any such arrangement.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop storageapparatus is made of a thin plastic material. In a preferred embodiment,the storage is sleeve is thin enough to allow a laptop to be closed whenthe laptop storage apparatus is affixed to the palm rest of the laptop.In the preferred embodiment, the laptop storage apparatus has athickness range of 2-10 mils (0.002-0.010 inches). One of ordinary skillin the art would appreciate that the laptop storage apparatus could beconfigured in a variety of thicknesses, and embodiments of the presentinvention are contemplated for use with any such thickness.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop storageapparatus includes an attachment means. In a preferred embodiment, theattachment means is located on the section of the rear wall that formsan outer portion of the laptop storage apparatus. In the preferredembodiment, the attachment means is an adhesive portion, coving aportion of the rear wall and is comprised of any suitable adhesivematerial that is non-permanent and leaves no residue on removal. Thepreferred embodiment of the adhesive portion is a “peel and stick” typeadhesive material whereby a cover, similar to those found on a sticker,is removed from the adhesive portion prior to placing the laptop storageapparatus in the desired location. In an alternate embodiment, theadhesive portion is a permanent adhesive material. One of ordinary skillin the art would appreciate that there are a number of suitable adhesivematerials that could be used for the adhesive portion, and embodimentsof the present invention are contemplated for use with any such adhesivematerials.

Alternative attachment means for use with embodiments of the presentinvention include magnets, suction devices, adhesive gels, glues,epoxies and fasteners (e.g., hook and loop fasteners). One of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate that there are numerous types ofattachment means that could be utilized with embodiments of the presentinvention, and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated foruse with any appropriate attachment means.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laptop sleeveapparatus includes a tracing template. In a preferred embodiment, thetracing template is configured to be the same size as the inside of thestorage sleeve. The tracing template may be used to trace a pattern onan item so that there is a line that can be followed when the item iscut or otherwise trimmed down to an appropriate size to fit inside ofthe storage sleeve. Alternatively, the tracing template may be used tocut around directly, without first applying a line or other mark on theitem. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there arenumerous suitable configurations and uses for a tracing template, andembodiments of the current invention are contemplated for use with anysuch configuration or use.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, thetracing template is made from a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. Thetracing template may be a clear, transparent, or an opaque or solidlycolored plastic material or any combination thereof. In the preferredembodiment, the tracing template is clear or transparent so that a usercan accurately align and see what portions of the item will remain afterthe item is trimmed down. The tracing template may further includeadditional features, such as a grid or measurement lines to moreaccurately measure and trace oversized items. One of ordinary skill inthe art would appreciate that the tracing template could be configuredfrom many different materials and with a number of useful features, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with anysuch material or useful feature.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the tracingtemplate is made of a thin plastic material. In a preferred embodiment,the tracing template has a thickness range of 2-10 mils (0.002-0.010inches). One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that thetracing template could be configured in a variety of thicknesses, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with anysuch thickness.

Exemplary Embodiments

Turning now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In apreferred embodiment, the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 is comprised ofone or more storage sleeves 101, an opening 102, a track pad cut out103, a finger cutout 104, a front wall 106, and a rear wall 108. Thestorage sleeve 101 is created by sealing a front wall 106 and the rearwall 108 on three edges to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 2, a top view of a laptop sleeve apparatus 100, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferredembodiment, the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 is comprised of one or morestorage sleeves 101, an opening 102, a track pad cut out 103, a fingercutout 104, a front wall 106, and a rear wall 108. The storage sleeve101 is created by sealing a front wall 106 and the rear wall 108 onthree edges to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 3, an exploded view of a laptop sleeve apparatus100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In thisview, the various components of a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention are shown in a dissembled manner. In a preferred embodiment,the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 is assembled from a rear wall 108, whichhas been die cut to fit a particular model of laptop. The rear wall 108may further include a track pad cutout 103 that is added through the diecutting process and is likewise customized to a particular model oflaptop. In the preferred embodiment of the laptop sleeve apparatus 100there are two storage sleeves 101. To form a storage sleeve 101, a frontwall 106 is welded to the rear wall 108 along three edges to form pocketwith an opening 102 at one end. The front wall 106 may further include afinger cutout 104 to allow a user to easily insert and remove items fromthe storage sleeve 101.

Turning now to FIG. 4, a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus100 with an adhesive protective cover 109. In a preferred embodiment,the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 includes an adhesive portion located onthe outer side of the rear wall 108. The adhesive protective cover 109serves to protect the adhesive portion of the laptop sleeve apparatus100 and is removed prior to placing the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 onthe palm rest area of a laptop. The adhesive protective cover 109 maybebe configured to include a cutout for the track pad cutout 103.

Turning now to FIG. 5, a perspective view of a laptop sleeve apparatus,in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In apreferred embodiment, the storage sleeve 101, is comprised of an opening102, a finger cutout 104, a front wall 106, and a rear wall 108. Thestorage sleeve 101 is created by sealing the front wall 106 and the rearwall 108 on three edges to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 6, a top view of a laptop sleeve apparatus, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferredembodiment, the storage sleeve 101, is comprised of an opening 102, afinger cutout 104, a front wall 106, and a rear wall 108. The storagesleeve 101 is created by sealing the front wall 106 and the rear wall108 on three edges to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 7, an illustrative example of a storage sleeve of alaptop sleeve apparatus configured from two pieces of material, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferredembodiment, the storage sleeve 101 is comprised of a front wall 106 anda rear wall 108. The storage sleeve is created by sealing the storagesleeve 101 along three edges of the front wall 106 and rear wall 108 andleaving the fourth edge unsealed to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 8, an illustrative example of a storage sleeve of alaptop sleeve apparatus configured from one piece of material, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, the storage sleeve 101 is comprised of a single sheet ofmaterial that is folded over on one edge to form a front wall 106 and arear wall 108. The storage sleeve is created by sealing the storagesleeve 101 along two edges of the front wall 106 and rear wall 108. Thefold in the material creates a third sealed edge, leaving the fourthedge unsealed to create an opening 102.

Turning now to FIG. 9, an illustrative example of a laptop sleeveapparatus in use. In a preferred embodiment, a picture, calendar, chart,reminder, cheat sheet for program short-cut keys, or other item areinserted into the storage sleeve 101 through an opening 102. Once theitem is place inside the storage sleeve 101 the item is protected andheld firmly in place. To secure the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 to asurface, the outer side of the rear wall 108 includes an adhesiveportion that allows the laptop sleeve apparatus 100 to be reversiblyaffixed to a surface. To remove the item from the storage sleeve 101,the item should be grasped using the finger cutout 104 to pull the itemout from the storage sleeve 101.

Turning now to FIG. 10, an illustrative example of a tracing template ofa laptop sleeve apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, a tracing template110 is used to properly size items that are too large to fit inside ofthe storage sleeve. To reduce the oversized item to the correct size,there are two main options. The first option is to place the tracingtemplate 110 over the item as desired and trace around the tracingtemplate to create a line that can be followed with a cutting tool. Analternative option is to place the tracing template 110 over the item asdesired, but then use a cutting tool to cut directly around the tracingtemplate 110 to trim the item to the desired size.

While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of thepresent invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art fromthis detailed description. The invention is capable of myriadmodifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from thespirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings anddescriptions are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and notrestrictive.

1. A laptop sleeve apparatus, comprising: one or more front walls; andand a rear wall, comprising a front side that is adapted to receive saidone or more front walls, wherein said one or more front walls and saidfront side of said rear wall are sealed on three edges to form one ormore storage sleeves, a rear side that is adapted to contact a surfaceof a laptop, wherein said rear side of said rear wall is configured withan attachment means, and one or more laptop component cutouts that allowfor unimpeded operation of one or more input or output features of saidlaptop.
 2. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one ormore storage sleeves are formed by welding said one or more front wallsand said rear wall along three edges to form a pocket with an opening onone end.
 3. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one ormore storage sleeves are formed by affixing a premade storage sleeve tosaid rear wall.
 4. (canceled)
 5. (canceled)
 6. (canceled)
 7. The laptopsleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said storage sleeve is comprised ofa transparent plastic.
 8. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1,wherein said front wall further comprises a finger cutout.
 9. The laptopsleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rear wall is die cut.
 10. Thelaptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rear wall is configuredto provide a customized fit for a particular model of laptop.
 11. Thelaptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9, wherein said one or more laptopcomponent cutouts are selected from a group of laptop component cutoutscomprising track pad cutouts, keyboard cutouts, and speaker cutouts, andhuman interface elements.
 12. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 11,wherein said one or more laptop component cutouts are further configuredas an alignment means.
 13. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9,wherein said rear wall is further comprised of one or more linkingelements configured to connect said one or more storage sleeves.
 14. Thelaptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rear wall is furtherconfigured with a track pad protector.
 15. The laptop sleeve apparatusof claim 1, wherein said attachment means is a non-permanent adhesive.16. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said attachmentmeans is a permanent adhesive.
 17. (canceled)
 18. (canceled)
 19. Thelaptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a tracing templatethat is of the same dimensions as the interior of said one or morestorage sleeves, wherein said tracing template is further configuredwith a printed grid system.
 20. The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1further comprising a tracing template that is of the same dimensions asthe interior of said one or more storage sleeves, wherein said tracingtemplate is further configured with measurement marks.
 21. The laptopsleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one or more laptop componentcutouts are entirely surrounded by a portion of said rear wall.
 22. Thelaptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one or more input oroutput features are comprised of track pads, keyboards, speakers, andhuman interface elements.